Generalist Practice Assignment IV

Define a problem at the Agency “Santa Maria Hostel ” All questions must be Answered ,, I need a Scholar Paper….

Thisassignment requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of generalist social work practice, the Nine Competencies and corresponding behaviors. In order to answer the following questions, you are to draw upon your experiences in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in your agency. You should stick with a single situation and use illustrations from the situation to answer the questions. Typically, the case or situation will be one which you have had a great deal of involvement. Please do not give information that would allow others to identify involved persons.

Instructions: Prepare a typed response to the questions. Refer to information from your social work practice courses. Information from any text may also be helpful. Answer all questions completely and in a professional manner. This assignment is worth 150 points and is due the at the assigned date. Each student is to do his/her own work in a manner consistent with the university policy on plagiarism.

1. Problem Identification/Engagement

A. Define a problem situation within your field setting. Explain why the

situation is problematic. What theory or theories can you identify

that attribute to your understanding and perception of the problem?

Explain the practice skills used to identify the problem situation

(questioning, listening, observing, relationship building, responding and

clarification).

B. In your description and explanation of the problem, identify all systems,

i.e., individuals, groups, family, organizations and communities, that

affect the problem situation and discuss what part each system played

in your identification of the problem

2. Data Collection

A. How did you collect the data used in your identification of the problem?

Explain the primary and secondary sources of data collection and identify

all systems, i.e., individuals, groups, families, organizations and

communities, involved in your collection of data.

B. Explain how the information gathered supported your perception of the

problem/situation.

3. Assessment

A. Formulate an assessment statement for the problem which you identified.

Analyze the client system in terms of the capacity to cope with the

presenting problem and your ability to engage diversity and difference in assessment process. Identify strengths and weaknesses and barriers.

Identify the potential targets for change and changes that may need to

be made in the various systems that impact the problem situation.

B. Identify the appropriate resources available for addressing the targets

of change and method for developing unavailable resources. Develop

a statement or list of problems by priority. Discuss to what extent

change is likely to occur in this situation given the capacity of the client

system and information you have collected thus far. Develop a

contracted plan for problem resolution for this client system inclusive

of dates problems were identified, problems/needs identified, goals,

tasks, contract terms and anticipated dates of accomplishment.

C. Identify any policy or policies that may need to be addressed to ensure the social

and economic well-being of your client system.

4. Intervention

A. Identify the intervention methods used in this problem situation, and

what systems were involved in the process. Explain how these

interventions are consistent with the problem assessment. Explain how you utilized research to select the appropriate intervention for your client system.

Identify what social work functions you used in this situation (i.e., advocate,

broker, educator, mediator, etc.)

B. What was the outcome of your intervention? Was this outcome

different than you expected? Why or why not?

5. Evaluation

A. Explain methods used to evaluate the success of the intervention. To

What extent were the goals accomplished? Are changes clearly

attributable to the intervention methods used? Explain.

B. What does the system need to sustain these gains; or what does the

system need that is still lacking? Was the system fully involved in the

evaluation process? How can the system promote sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of services provided? Explain.

6. Termination

A. Explain how you arrived at the decision to terminate your involvement

in this problem situation? Identify the type of termination. Explain the

type of termination that was followed.

B. Identify the efforts that were made to ensure that the changes affected

were stabilized. Was the outcome different than was expected and why?

7. Social Work Values Diversity, Population at risk, Social and Economic Justice.

A. From this problem situation you are to identify two social work values

and ethical principles that are relevant to generalist social work practice

within your agency. Illustrate how you acted upon these values and

conducted yourself in an ethical manner as it related to the situation

noted.

B. Identify any ethical dilemmas that arose in your work within your agency,

and explain how you resolved them. Identify and address any issues or

needs for at-risk populations, related to social and economic justice. Explain how this information relates to distributive justice and the global interconnections of oppression. At-risk populations may be distinguished

on issues related to age, religion, ethnicity, class and social and cultural

background.

8. Identification with the Profession

A. Discuss you opportunities to identify with the profession of social work

and utilization of supervision and consultation in your agency.

9 Cores AND 31 Behaviors

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

1.1

 

make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context;

1.2 use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations;

1.3 demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication;

1.4 use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes; and

1.5 use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.

Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

2.6 apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels;

2.7 present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences; and

2.8 apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies.

Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

3.9 apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels; and

3.10 engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice.

Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

4.11 use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research;

4.12 apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings; and

4.13 use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

5.14 identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services;

5.15 assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services;

5.16 apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice.

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

6.17 apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies; and

6.18 use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies.

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

7.19 collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies;

7.20 apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies;

7.21 develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies; and

7.22 select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research knowledge, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies.

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

8.23 critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies;

8.24 apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies;

8.25 use inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes;

8.26 negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies; and

8.27 facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals.

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

9.28 select and use appropriate methods for evaluation of outcomes;

9.29 apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes;

9.30 critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes; and

9.31 apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.